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How Black History Month became a national celebration of Black Americans' accomplishments
INSIDER via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBlack History Month recognizes the achievements of Black Americans to US history, including Martin...
Why We Celebrate Black History Month in February
Country Living via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe origins of Black History Month date back to 1926 when scholar Carter G. Woodson spearheaded a week-long event in February. Here's how it became a...
It's Black History Month. Here's everything you need to know
The Today Show via AOL· 4 months agoFebruary is Black History Month. Created to highlight the contributions by Black Americans to...
Luis G. Pedraja: The magnitude and significance of Black History Month
Worcester Telegram & Gazette via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBlack History Month, which we celebrate every February, is an annual celebration of achievements by...
Honoring Black History: Carter G. Woodson
WJBF Augusta via Yahoo News· 3 months agoWJBF – Did you know that Black History Month was originally just a week? Dr. Carter G. Woodson, known as the “Father of Black History,” started the first Negro History Week in 1926. It grew ...
Why Is Black History Month In February, The Shortest Month?
HuffPost Life via Yahoo News· 3 months agoPeople often question why Black History Month happens in February, the shortest month in the...
Here's Why Black History Month Falls in February
Good Housekeeping via Yahoo News· 1 year agoIt’s easy for many African Americans to take Black History Month for granted. Yet, Black History Month’s presence is as constant and steady as choir...
Why is Black History Month in February? How do you celebrate? Everything you need to know.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFebruary marks the start of Black History Month, a federally recognized celebration of the...
Opinion: Black History Month is a century-old relic — one we still desperately need
Los Angeles Times Opinion via Yahoo News· 1 year agoPresident Reagan unveils a postage stamp of scholar Carter G. Woodson in observance of Black history...
This Black History Month, learn the holiday’s origins and its NC history roots
Raleigh News and Observer via AOL· 1 year agoBlack History Month began over 100 years ago with a weeklong celebration. It was called “Negro...
